We already have a 6' 180 gallon tank that I really like - but it's dedicated to our toadfish. I've wanted to add a 180 for a reef for a good while and last week while we were on staycation we finally bit the bullet and got started.
Tank is a marineland reef ready 180 gallon. So far we managed to get it home, unloaded from the truck and on the stand in the garage. A minor feat with 1 person (Tish helped with both morale support and rolling the dollies under the stand while I lifted it side).
We were also able to come to an arrangement with Matt for his lifereef sump, fuge, skimmer combo to use with this tank. (Thanks @matt7 ).
Tank is fully plumbed and water tested so far - still sitting in the garage. Hopefully a transfer into the house one evening this week. A few photos below (please ignore the reflections of the fat buy and the messy garage).
Initial fill:

Sump:

Fuge:



Tank is a marineland reef ready 180 gallon. So far we managed to get it home, unloaded from the truck and on the stand in the garage. A minor feat with 1 person (Tish helped with both morale support and rolling the dollies under the stand while I lifted it side).
We were also able to come to an arrangement with Matt for his lifereef sump, fuge, skimmer combo to use with this tank. (Thanks @matt7 ).
Tank is fully plumbed and water tested so far - still sitting in the garage. Hopefully a transfer into the house one evening this week. A few photos below (please ignore the reflections of the fat buy and the messy garage).
Initial fill:

Sump:

Fuge:


